Councillor Lizzy Dobres

Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 7.30 p.m.

The Children's Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important issues affecting children and young people in the borough. Key topics included a report on preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), a review of the drivers and experiences related to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and the financial outlook for Wandsworth schools in the upcoming academic year. The committee was also set to review the education performance report for 2025-26.

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Wandsworth Council convened a special meeting to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), including proposed rent increases and the capital programme. The council approved a 4.8% increase in council housing rents and adopted the HRA budget framework for 2025/26 to 2028/29, alongside significant capital investment plans.

Wandsworth Council

The Wandsworth Council meeting on 10 December 2025 saw robust debate on the council's financial management and its impact on residents, with a key motion on value for money ultimately being passed. The council also discussed significant progress in housing development, particularly at Battersea Power Station, and reviewed initiatives aimed at improving community safety and environmental services.

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The Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council will be holding a meeting to discuss a range of environmental issues in the borough.

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The Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Wandsworth Council met on Monday 01 December 2025. The meeting included an update on St George's Trust's performance and key issues, a report on key mental health areas delivered by South West London & St George's Mental Health Trust, and a report on integrated care developments in Wandsworth by the NHS South West London Integrated Care Board. The committee also discussed the CCTV Strategy for Wandsworth (2024-2029), the Wandsworth Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2025-30, and received a verbal update on the CQC's Local Authority Assessment of Adult Social Care. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 2023-24 Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework Annual Report and the 2024/25 Q3 Budget Monitoring and 2025/26 Budget.